Nation eulogizes iconic Ali Birra’s eternal contribution

BY MESERET BEHAILU

ADDIS ABABA- The Ethiopian Musicians Association has praised the late Ali Birra’s colossal contribution and lifelong service in preaching unity, love, tolerance, culture and freedom in his musical works and bestowed the assets to the next generation.

Briefing journalists yesterday, Association’s President, Dawit Yifru said that artist Ali Birra is one of the monumental figures of Ethiopia’s music due to his over sixty- year musical service in his native Affan Oromo. Celebrating the works of Ali will inspire the young generation to replicate his unmatchable success.

The late artist is making a difference in the Ethiopian music industry and the quality of his works give them an eternal significance and value. In the briefing, Government Communication Service (GCS) State Minister Kebede Desisa stated on his part that Ethiopia has lost a great man with strong devotion to serving the public. Ali contributed greatly in the musical industry and played with seven different languages focused on unity, love, freedom, and the likes though he is mostly known in Affan Oromo works.

Kebede further highlighted that Ali is accorded a national hero funeral in his native Dire Dawa city. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has tweeted that the death of a veteran singer Ali Birra is “a loss for Ethiopia.” “Through his songs, he promoted unity, perseverance and culture as well as becoming a role model for many. Ethiopia thanks you for everything you have done.”

Somali State President, Mustafa Muhumed said “We lost a great national icon and a music genius. A portrait of the love, compassion, civility and tolerance in Hararghe and East Ethiopia is famed for! A consummate entertainer; a voice for justice and liberation. May Allah’s mercy be on you – the legend Ali Birra.”

For Southwest Ethiopia Peoples State Deputy President Negash Wagesho (PhD), Ali attracted the attention of many with his songs and refreshed the mind and spirits of Ethiopians in his lifelong services. “His music has long been living in the hearts of the Ethiopian people and his admirers.”

The Ethiopian Herald November 8/2022

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